Unit 1
What are the five pillars if Islam?
The five pillars if Islam are praise, charity, pray five times a day, don't eat during the the day of Ramadan (fasting) and take a pilgrimage to mecca.
What was the silk road?
The silk road was a series of linked trade networks that extended from the Mediterranean Sea to eastern China.
What religion were the Safavids?
The Safavids were muslim.
What is a Lateen sail?
A Lateen sail is a ship sail in the shape of a triangle.
What impact did the scientific revolution have on people?
The scientific revolution created skepticism and led people to question religious and political values.
What is religious group practices sufism?
The religious group that practices sufism is Islamic mysticism. these people are trying to find god's peace.
What religions were spread by the silk road?
The religions that were spread by the silk road was Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism.
What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
The difference between the Shia and Sunni Muslims is that the Sunni's want preferably someone related to Muhamad but if not then they are fine with that. The Shia Muslims want a direct descendant of Muhamad to rule.
What is mercantilism?
Mercantilism is based of the idea of a country exporting more than they import.
Who believed this statement? "If the Government is not protecting your rights you have the right to get rid of the government".
John Locke believed in this statement.
What are the five dynasty's of the Delhi Sultanate?
The five dynasty's of the Delhi Sultanate are the Slave dynasty, Khilji dynsaty, Tughluq dynasty, Sayyid Dynasty, Lodi dynasty.
What is a camel caravan?
A camel caravan is a large group of travelers on camels.
Was Akbar a religious tolerant leader?
Akbar was a religious tolerant leader because he allowed Hindus to serve in lesser positions in the court and Christians were present in the form of Jesuit advisors.
What is a trading post empire?
A trading post empire is based on small outposts, rather than control of large territories.
Who supported absolutism?
Thomas Hobbs supported absolutism.
What is the difference between merit and bureaucracy?
The difference between merit and bureaucracy is that merit is gained by accomplishments while bureaucracy is gained by family.
What are some inventions that arose during the silk road era?
some inventions that arose during the silk road era are the magnetic compass, paper, printing press and gunpowder.
What social evils did Aurangzeb try to eliminate?
A social evil that Aurangzeb tried to eliminate was sati.
Where did Vasco De Gama travel and what was his purpose?
Vasco De Gama traveled to the west coast of Africa and India. the purpose of his travels were to open a sea route from Europe to India and China.
What does Voltaire believe in?
Voltaire believed in deism. Meaning that he believed in people who practice deism believe that God creates things but lets it runs it course.
Is it your preference that your teachers be given their position on “merit” or on “heredity”?
A- It is my preference that my teachers earn their positions by merit.
C- If a teacher gains their position by heredity they are born into that job by their family history.
E- A teacher who gained their position by heredity may be bad at teaching and not like their job because they were forced into it. It is much more effective for a teacher to gain their position by merit.
List and describe two key factors that led the Mongols to claim land from Poland to the far east coast of China?
A- Two key factors that led the Mongols to claim lands from Poland to the far east coast of China is that they had a big army. The Mongols would also would threaten/kill the civilizations that would decline the offer to join them.
C- The Mongols army was very threating to the civilization that they encountered. The Mongols rode on horseback which allowed them to travel fast. The Mongols were also skilled archers which gave them a better opportunity on the battle field because they could attack from long distance rather than face to face combat.
E- The organocation system of the Mongols allowed them to last so long because it ensured that everyone was accounted for and that no one could rebel because they were constantly under watch.
How did the' Sunni/Shia' division in Islam impact the Safavid Empire?
A-The Sunni/Shia division impacted the Safavid Empire by drastically loosing a war against the Sunni Muslims.
C- The cause of this war was the tension against the Sunni and Shia Muslims.
E- The tension against the Sunni and Shia Muslims was so great that it forced people to leave the empire if they did not believe in the same religion sect as the ruler.
What is the primary difference between an "Explorer" and a " Conquistador" ?
A- The primary difference between an explorer and a conquistador is that an explorer searches for new lands to claim for its county, while a conquistador searches for a civilization and takes over the people/town.
C- Hernan Cortes is considered a conquistador because of he would make friends of the enemies of a big city. Cortes would also give the natives of newly discovered lands gifts.
E- Cortes would befriend the enemies of a big city so that when a rebellion came Cortes knew he could count on those people to fight alongside him. The gifts Cortes would give natives has been exposed to diseases such as small pox. Therefore giving the disease to the gift receiver.
According to Adam Smith, why is the ' Division of Labor" good for the worker and the consumer?
A- An assembly line is good for the consumer and the worker because they both benefit from it.
C- In an assembly line way of working people are specialized in what they are working on. This ensures that the product was made well and its good quality.
E- An assembly line way of working is much faster and more productive because the workers are only working one thing which they are good at. This is good for the customers because they are able to get their goods faster.